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What’s in a name? It turns out, a whole lot. What does the name mean? Does it lend itself to nicknames? How many other kids will have it? Is it mellifluous? Mellifluous—is that a name? This informative and entertaining volume from the editors of Babble.com presents the 500 top names for boys and girls, breaking down each name’s meaning, ranking, and historical significance.

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What’s in a name? It turns out, a whole lot. What does the name mean? Does it lend itself to nicknames? How many other kids will have it? Is it mellifluous? Mellifluous—is that a name? This informative and entertaining volume from the editors of Babble.com presents the 500 top names for boys and girls, breaking down each name’s meaning, ranking, and historical significance. Best of all, the book offers fascinating top ten lists throughout: the top ten names of billionaires, Beat poets, pirates, and more! Written in Babble’s signature irreverent tone, this is the ultimate contemporary baby-naming guide, perfect for every Tom, Dick, and Harry—and Braden, Hayden, and Jaden!